CVE-2026-35641

HIGH

OpenClaw before 2026.3.24 contains an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in local plugin and hook installation that allows attackers to execute malicious code by crafting a .npmrc file with a git executable override. During npm install execution in the staged package directory, attackers can leverage git dependencies to trigger execution of arbitrary programs specified in the attacker-controlled .npmrc configuration file.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH
Published: 4/10/2026Modified: 4/14/2026

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References (3)

https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hwExploitMitigationhttps://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-arbitrary-code-execution-via-npmrc-in-local-plugin-hook-installationThird Party Advisoryhttps://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-m3mh-3mpg-37hwExploitMitigation